AppFlowy Local AI is now FREE for everyone to use.
We also integrated Ollama 🦙, which allows you to use AppFlowy AI features powered by LLMs directly on your local
machine.
What is Ollama
Ollama is a popular tool designed to run open source large language models (LLMs) locally on your
machine, ensuring data privacy and reducing latency compared to cloud-based solutions. It supports a variety of open
source models, including Llama 3.1, DeepSeek R1, Gemma 3, Phi4, and others, catering to tasks like text generation, code
generation, and summarization.
Local (On-Device) AI vs Traditional AI Models
- On-device AI processes data locally, offering low latency, enhanced privacy, and offline functionality. However, it’s limited by your device's hardware.
- Cloud AI, like OpenAI and Anthropic, requires a server connection. Every time you ask a question, your request is sent securely to a third-party server for processing.
What is AppFlowy Local AI x Ollama
AppFlowy integrates with Ollama to bring local AI functionality, letting you use AppFlowy AI features powered by a local
model installed through Ollama. This way, you get the power of AppFlowy + AI while keeping your data private and secure.
Why use AppFlowy Local AI?
- Maximum privacy and security – Your data is not sent to AI service providers
- Stay in the flow – Get powerful AI assistance without interruptions
- All-in-one experience – Enjoy AppFlowy's rich features without switching tools
What features does AppFlowy Local AI support?
💬 AI Chat (refer to this guide)
Please note that text-to-image is not yet available in AppFlowy Local AI.
🆕 AI Writers in Document:
- Ask AI anything – Get inspiration, create your first draft, and expand on a topic further
- Summarize – Write a summary of your content
- Fix spelling & grammar
- Continue writing – Expand on a topic further
- Improve writing – Polish and improve the flow
- Explain a concept
- Make longer – Hit the word minimum requirement
- Make shorter – Meet the word maximum requirement
💡 How do I get started:
AppFlowy Local AI is currently available on macOS (M1 or above), Windows (10 or above) and Linux.
Please update your desktop app to the latest and follow
this guide to get started!
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